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One of the best-rated restaurants in Grover, Papa Murphys Take n Bake has a casual vibe with a delightful menu that features pizza. It's a popular restaurant for guests looking for incredible food.
While the prices may be low, you can bet that the ingredients will be fresh.
In addition to its convenient take-out offerings, the restaurant even provides catering for events around town.
A pizza franchise with nearly 35 years of success, a trip to Papa Murphys Take n Bake is definitely worthwhile, no matter how you slice it. Don't worry about trying to find a spot on the street, as visitors to the restaurant do have access to a private parking lot nearby.

Now is the perfect time to enjoy Rise and Dine, a highly-rated restaurant in Grover. The flavorful dishes, set in a relaxed environment, will make you a regular.
The attire is described as fairly casual.
In addition to its convenient take-out menu, the restaurant even provides catering for events around town.
When you add everything up, a trip to Rise and Dine is definitely worthwhile. Its portions are known to be "great."

The premier destination for fabulous pub food and tasty burgers, Wildwood Pub & Grill in Wildwood is one of the area's top-rated restaurants. It's a culinary destination for customers looking for a helpful waitstaff and outstanding service.
If you're trying to plan ahead, people will be quick to point out that later in the week (Thursdays, Fridays, and Saturdays) is the best time to visit. There's no specific recommended attire, so feel free to dress casually and comfortably.
For those keeping an eye on their diet, the robust menu does feature items that are gluten-free, low-fat, and vegetarian. Plus, it's been tabbed as a nice option for both large groups and families with children. In addition to its convenient take-out menu, the restaurant even provides catering for events around town. Or, if you're looking for the perfect spot to unwind after work, it's got a phenomenal happy hour and a pretty broad selection behind the bar.
All things considered, making a trip to Wildwood Pub & Grill is never a bad call. The food, in general, is "great." Don't worry about trying to find a spot on the street, as visitors to the restaurant do have access to a private parking lot nearby. Prefer to pedal your way there? Bike parking is also offered.

What time is it? Time to grab one of American's favorite dishes at Table Three.
The menu at Table Three is loaded with gluten-free and low-fat options.
Table Three also provides alcohol, so diners don't have to worry about bringing their own bottle.
Parents appreciate Table Three's kid-friendly attitude, and little ones are often seen dining out with the adults.
Take a great restaurant, add perfect party food and a fun group of people, and get a night for the ages at Table Three.
If dining outdoors is your idea of a good time, you'll love the gorgeous patio seating at Table Three.
Enjoy the vibe here with a business casual dress code.
For those in a hurry, the restaurant lets you take your meal or snack to go.
Catering from Table Three will take your party to the next level.
Free parking is always available just seconds away from Table Three.
Your tab at Table Three will generally run you about $30 per person.
Table Three happily accepts all major credit cards as a form of payment.
The dinner menu is a crowd pleaser at the restaurant, though breakfast and lunch are also served.

A culinary gem, Panda Chinese Restaurant in Grover on New College Ave is an acclaimed spot for terrific pizza. Stop in for the good quality and stay for lightning-fast service. You'll be a repeat customer in no time.
There's no specific recommended attire, so feel free to dress casually and comfortably. Also, though the prices are considered to be lower than average, you aren't going to sacrifice any quality. In fact, you should be able to enjoy a good meal for $11 or $12, and can probably get in and out for $8 if you try.
There really is something for everyone, with gluten-free options, as well as low-fat and vegetarian items on the robust menu. Plus, if you're on the lookout for the perfect spot for family or friends, it's been reviewed as a solid option for large groups and kids. If you don't feel like eating in, you can always grab your food to go, or just place an order for delivery.
One of the better traditional Chinese restaurants in the area, making a trip to Panda is never a bad call.

Grab a bite at Grover's Big Bear Grill.
Your pals with special dietary considerations — including those who avoid fat, gluten, and animal products — will still find plenty of tasty and suitable items on the menu.
Find time to peruse the wine list here — Big Bear Grill offers a variety of drink options.
On warmer days, you can take advantage of Big Bear Grill's al fresco patio seating.
Enjoy wifi here free of cost.
Whether you have a large or small group, Big Bear Grill can accommodate both.
Put the suit away when heading to Big Bear Grill — dress is casual, as are the vibes.
Getting your food to go is also an option.
Call Big Bear Grill for catering if you have a big event coming up.
The neighboring lot provides free parking to visitors.
Expect your bill at Big Bear Grill to come in at around $30 per person.
Head on over to Big Bear Grill first thing in the morning or last thing in the evening — Big Bear Grill is open for breakfast, lunch, and dinner.

Groupon Guide

If you’re anything like me, you probably plan your vacations by giving as much consideration to the things you’re planning to eat as the things you’re planning to see. A mere five-hour Amtrak ride from downtown Chicago, St. Louis certainly has enough to recommend it as a foodie destination—after all, the Missouri state food is the ice-cream cone. But one cannot live on gooey butter cake alone (I’ve tried), and a weekend spent scaling giant arches and navigating caves in City Museum demands substantial sustenance.Below, I’ve highlighted six restaurants in Saint Louis that wowed me on a trip to the Gateway City—make it your manifest destiny to try them all.Sweetie Pie's (4270 Manchester St.)This soul-food eatery is famous for its ultra-creamy macaroni and cheese, which is made with four kinds of cheese—including copious amounts of Velveeta. But the thing that really sets this mac over the top is its crispy golden-brown crust. The staff here know that, so they make sure every helping includes some of that burnt cheesy goodness as they pile it onto plates alongside crispy fried catfish, corn bread, and other sides like candied yams or collard greens.Juniper (360 N. Boyle Ave.)Regardless of what you order here, you’ll want to start with the breadbasket. No, it’s not free, but then this isn’t your average cradle of dinner rolls either. For $9, you’ll get a wooden board loaded with buttermilk biscuits, angel biscuits (which are light, airy, and made with lard), green onion–studded hush puppies, a giant wedge of corn bread, and a mammoth fluffy popover. Sides of housemade jam and butter complete the comfort-food spread. You can also save room for dessert by getting a half order—trust me, the bacon-bourbon ice cream’s worth it.The Mud House (2101 Cherokee St.) The Mud House has everything you could want in a neighborhood coffee shop: exposed-brick walls with lots of nooks for reading, creative drinks, and close proximity to shopping—it’s located on St. Louis’s famous Cherokee Antique Row. But its kitchen kicks things up a notch by serving hearty breakfast and lunch fare, like thick-cut brioche french toast topped with apple-cider syrup (pictured above). As for coffee, the shop offers some unique flavored options, including a lavender mocha and a rosemary latte. I don’t typically enjoy sugary coffee drinks, but the rosemary latte had only a hint of sweetness, and the herbal notes contrasted nicely with the rich bitter coffee.Bogart's Smokehouse (1627 S. 9th St.)You can smell Bogart’s before you see it. Walking down 9th Street, you can almost picture the smoky, meaty scent moving toward you, waving cartoon-like fingers under your nose, and beckoning you inside. Brisket, burnt ends, and pastrami are all popular, but the star attraction is, of course, the ribs. These are cooked until they bear a perfect pink smoke ring, then finished with an apricot glaze and “brûléed” to create a slightly caramelized crust. If you like your ribs on the saucy side, you can do that yourself by picking one (or several) of the bottled sauces on each table.Planter's House (1000 Mississippi Ave.)I could go on for hours about the perfectly cooked lamb loin I had here—in fact, I think I did in a post-dinner phone call to my mom. I might have also waxed poetic about the smoked fingerling potatoes or about the donuts, which were filled with pineapple jam and molasses cream and were the best I’ve ever eaten in my life. But at its heart, Planter’s House is about craft cocktails, and they don’t disappoint. On my visit, I tried the Manhattanite, a modern take on the classic manhattan made with Rittenhouse rye, house sweet vermouth, and chocolate bitters. The chocolate comes through front and center, giving the drink incredible richness. Any lingering bitterness was balanced by a slight caramel-y finish that came courtesy of an orange peel that was torched tableside, then extinguished in the drink.Rooster (1104 Locust St.)This downtown breakfast spot specializes in crepes of both the sweet and savory variety. There are plenty of options to tempt you in either direction: crepes stuffed with cheddar and Missouri-made german sausage, for example, or with caramelized bananas and blueberry mascarpone. But if you’re torn between both sides of the menu, the raspberry, basil, and ricotta crepes are a good bet. The crepes themselves aren’t particularly sweet, and the bright herbal notes from the basil are a nice balance to the tart raspberries. They’ll also fill you up without weighing you down, which might be exactly what you need after several days of barbecue.Photo credit: Shannon Grilli, Groupon